R. KELLY often kept her locked in secluded areas to punish and control her, said Faith Rodgers, a female fan, who filed a lawsuit in a New York court against the singer Monday. The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, was the latest in a steady pattern of sexual misconduct accusations against the 51-year-old musician. Over two decades, he has faced claims that he targets and abuses underaged girls and young women. This month, calls to boycott Kelly’s music and concerts have intensified after the Time’s Up organization published an open letter backing the #MuteRKelly campaign and calling on his business partners to cut ties. (SD-Agencies) |